2005 ADMIRAL'S CUP

• Organiser: Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC)
• started as a private challenge between British and American yachtsmen
• in 1957, the Fastnet race became the final race of the Admiral's Cup challenge
• in 1959 the race was opened to other nations
• in 1965 Admiral's Cup there were teams from US, Sweden, Holland, France, Ireland and Australia
• in 1967 Admiral's Cup was won by Australia
• in 1999 Fastnet race was replaced with Wolf Rock Race as the principal offshore race.

SCHEDULE

• July 9-17, 2005
• Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK

RACE FORMAT:

• inshore and offshore races
• princial offshore race: Wolf Rock race (400 miles) for Swan 45 and IRC boats

TEAMS:

• 2 teams per nation
• each team consistes of 3 boats: Mumm 30, Swan 45, IRC boat (TCC 1.3-1.55)

ADMIRAL'S CUP WINNER:

• 2003: WILD OATS
  Royal Prince Alfred Yatch Club
  Owner: Bob Oatley